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The World's Coming to Play. Are You?

FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to Pennsylvania with six can’t-miss matches taking over Philadelphia in Summer 2026. Make Pennsylvania your FIFA World Cup home base, an unforgettable starting point at the center of the action — with the rest of the state as your playground. 

With matches at Lincoln Financial Field and watch parties at FIFA Fan Festival™ at Lemon Hill, this is where you’ll want to post up. On days off, explore beyond the city and see the sights that make Pennsylvania stick in your mind and stay in your heart — from nostalgic mountain towns to full-throttle theme parks.

This isn’t just the world’s game. It’s the world’s celebration. Be here for it. 

Philadelphia Match Information

  • Sunday, June 14: Côte D'Ivoire vs. Ecuador at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti at 9 p.m.
  • Monday, June 22: France vs. the winner of the Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname playoff at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 25: Curaçao vs. Côte D'Ivoire at 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana at 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 4, Round of 16, Match 89 (winner of Match 74 vs. winner of Match 77) at 5 p.m.

Why PA is the Place to Be

104 matches. 39 days. No limits. Pennsylvania is hosting FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia, so you’re already starting in the right place. But the real advantage? Everything beyond the stadium — the places to stay, play, and live it up as the world gathers here. 

 

Your Home Base for East Coast Matches

Philadelphia sits in the middle of the East Coast host corridor. You can easily reach New York, New Jersey, Boston, Toronto, Atlanta, and Miami by train, flight, or highway drives. One convenient home base gives you access to every major venue. 

Experience Our Legendary Game Day Energy 

Pennsylvania is made for big moments. Match days bring you shoulder-to-shoulder with fans from every corner of the world. Step outside the stadium and you’ll meet the Pennsylvania people who give this place its heart, from face-painted fans to neighbors turning side streets into block parties. 

Stretch Your FIFA World Cup Budget

Travel further on your budget in Pennsylvania. Hotels, meals, and transportation are more affordable here than in other East Coast cities. That means more money for extra matches, stand-out meals, and side trips that become the highlight of your summer.

Distance to Other Host Cities

Informational map of Pennsylvania and its surrounding East Coast states and key cities identified with a dot as Boston, New York, New Jersey, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami

NYC/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium): 
Distance: 95 miles or 153 km 
Drive: approx. 2 hours 

Boston (Gillette Stadium): 
Distance: 296 miles or 477 km 
Drive: approx. 5 hours 30 minutes 
Flight: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes  

Toronto (BMO Field): 
Distance: 496 miles or 798 km
Drive: approx. 9 hours 
Flight: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes 

Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium): 
Distance:
787 miles or 1,266 km 
Drive: approx. 12 hours 
Flight: approx. 2 hours  

Miami (Hard Rock Stadium): 
Distance: 1,226 miles or 1,973 km 
Drive: approx. 19 hours 
Flight: approx. 3 hours  

Join FIFA Fan Festival™ in Philadelphia

Philadelphia will also host a free FIFA Fan Festival™ at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park — which will be open for the entire tournament. Giant screens will broadcast live matches, so you can cheer, chant, and never miss a moment. The festival brings food trucks, live music, and cultural performances that will turn Fairmount Park into a nonstop celebration. Lemon Hill is walkable from Center City Philadelphia and just steps away from the Philadelphia Art Museum and the world-famous Rocky Statue.  

Outside of Philadelphia, three satellite FIFA Fan Zones will take place in regions across Pennsylvania. Follow Visit PA on Instagram for updates and details on additional festival locations.